According to government statistics, one-third of American children are obese or at risk of becoming so.
To fight this epidemic on a local level, Hendricks Regional Health teamed up with the Hendricks County Health Department, local
parks departments, and the Hamilton Center to create the Hendricks County Action for Healthy Kids. This grassroots group of nutrition, fitness and
pediatric health experts works to help
prevent, identify and treat overweight or obese children to create healthier futures.
We encourage you to use our list of helpful resources to explore ways to improve your family's health through good nutrition and activity.
Healthy School Lunch Grid
| Fruits | Veggies
| Proteins | Starches | Beverages | Extras | Banana
| Bell pepper strips
| Turkey, ham, roast beef | Whole grain bread
| Skim or 1% milk | Nuts | Mandarin oranges
| Baby carrots | Hummus | Whole grain pita
| Water | Pasta salad
| | Canned pineapple | Celery sticks | Cheese (low-fast or part-skim varieties) | Whole grain tortilla
| 100% fruit juice
| Small
cookie
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Orange quarters or peeled sections
| Slices of raw zucchini and squash
| Chicken or tuna salad | Rice cakes | Vegetable juice | Dip for veggies or fruit | | Apple | Broccoli | Peanut Butter | English muffin | | Salsa (fruit or veggie) | | Raisins | Tomato slices or grape tomatoes | Cheese cubes or sticks | Whole grain crackers | | Granola bar |
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